Sidney vs Sydney

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sidney

Boy #1,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Saint Denis"

Origin: Anglo-Norman French

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Boy #4,249 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wide island"

Origin: Old English sid (wide) and eg (island)

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Sidney Rank #1,374

Sydney Rank #4,249

Sidney is more popular, ranked #1374 vs #4249 for Sydney.

Is Sidney or Sydney more popular?

Sidney is more popular, ranked #1374 compared to Sydney at #4249 in the United States.

What do Sidney and Sydney mean?

Sidney means "from Saint Denis" (Anglo-Norman French origin). Sydney means "wide island" (Old English sid (wide) and eg (island) origin).

Are Sidney and Sydney boy or girl names?

Sidney is primarily a boy name. Sydney is primarily a boy name.